National Parks Near Huntington Beach, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 52 national parks near Huntington Beach. The closest park is just 46.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

52
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
46.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Huntington Beach

⭐ Closest
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
46.9 mi (~56 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
53.6 mi (~1 hr 4 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Cabrillo National Monument
81.1 mi (~1 hr 37 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Huntington Beach

Channel Islands National Park
112.1 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
César E. Chávez National Monument
112.9 mi (~2 hr 15 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
125.2 mi (~2 hr 30 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
174 mi (~3 hr 29 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Huntington Beach

Castle Mountains National Monument
200.2 mi (~4 hr)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
201.4 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
212 mi (~4 hr 14 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
213.5 mi (~4 hr 16 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
241.9 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
261.3 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Pinnacles National Park
265.7 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Pinnacles National Park

California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
280 mi (~5 hr 36 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

California
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is your closest option at just 46.9 miles—approximately 56 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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